Allen Street is in Mountain Ash and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF45 4BB is located in the Mountain Ash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cynon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allen Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF45 4AU, CF45 4AS, CF45 4BG, CF45 4AY, CF45 4AT, CF45 4AF, CF45 4AR, CF45 4AG, CF45 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF45 4BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 49.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47% | 50.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 41.7% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 42.1% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 54.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 28.1% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 22.7% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 23.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.2% | 98% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allen Street was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Mountain Ash average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allen Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Mountain Ash and the 327th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Allen Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-09-06 | £86,633 |
| 47 Allen Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-08-22 | £120,249 |
| 63 Allen Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2022-09-16 | £199,921 |
| 37 Allen Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-08-22 | £93,142 |
| 45 Allen Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-06-20 | £133,900 |
CF45 4BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caegarw Primary School Troed Y Rhiw Road , Caegarw CF45 4BH | - not rated | 216 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Our Lady's R.C. Primary School Miskin Road , Miskin CF45 3UA | - not rated | 917 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Darrenlas Primary School Kingcraft Street , Darrenlas CF45 3LT | - not rated | 991 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mountain Ash Comprehensive School New Road , CF45 4DG | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Miskin Primary School York Street , Miskin CF45 3BG | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls | Dyffryn Road | 270 yd | |
| The Bank Cafe | 54-56 Commercial Street | 415 yd | |
| Stardust | 21b Oxford Street | 424 yd | |
| Providence Baptist Church | Union Street | 450 yd | |
| Sugar Rush | 20 Oxford Street | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butchers Arms | 10 Allen Street | 189 yd | |
| The Jeffrey Arms | Jeffrey Street | 226 yd | |
| The Aberdare Hotel | Ffrwd Crescent | 290 yd | |
| The Duffryn | 15 Oxford Street | 424 yd | |
| Mountain Ash RFC | Oxford Street | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoffers | 9 Allen Street | 189 yd | |
| Mount Peri Peri Ltd | 76 Commercial Street | 411 yd | |
| Mountain View Takeaway | 42 Commercial Street | 413 yd | |
| Delicious Chicken Kebab | 20B Oxford Street | 463 yd | |
| MusTaffas | 27b Oxford Street | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 63-65 Oxford Street | 575 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.